4:40 Doncaster Tips

Fit from the all-weather and has just his 2nd run on turf. Connections put up an excellent 5 lb claimer who has a strike rate of 24%. On breeding, this softish ground should be fine.

Expressionless was a decent third on the return from a break last April at 1m 2f in a C4 off a 73 and returns today off a 70 with a very handy 5-lb claimer in the saddle. If he had had a recent run I would have gone for the win, but EW 4 places today.

Other than one blip, has generally been running well on the all-weather over winter. Has won on turf off a similar mark as today at Goodwood on good ground last June. Capable of being involved at the finish.

Glint of Light is a consistent filly who could bounce back with first-time headgear. She was well out of it on softer ground last time, but prior to that she'd been in excellent form with a win and multiple places over 10 to 12f. Now, after switching yards, she's still on a fair mark of 63, and her course-and-distance second here might be the right timing. First-time hood plus blinkers could help her travel with more zip under Lewis, and as an unexposed 4yo who stays this trip, she's got solid each-way claims.

He appears to be a strong each-way contender at 14/1, given his competitive mark. His track record is impressive, with five placings in his last six outings. Notably, both of his turf victories occurred on soft/heavy ground, aligning perfectly with the expected conditions here.

Hibernate is another ridden by Toby Moore, and this Ed Dunlop-trained front runner could keep himself out of trouble in this big-field apprentice handicap.

Avatar Jet won at Kilbeggan in July 2024 when trained by Mark Fahey and finished in the first four on his last four starts in Ireland later that year. Not seen last year, he makes his British debut for Declan Carroll, a 3 lb lower mark and back on the same mark as at Kilbeggan. With Harry Smith claiming a further 7 lb, he looks a good each-way bet with four places on offer.

Chance on one at a price here with this mare. She's only managed to win once in 25 runs and that came on the all-weather, 0-14 on turf, but she's hit the crossbar a few times. Her win came over the mile at Newcastle in September, scooting home to win by over 3L. Not in the same form twice since but she's been freshened up and switches back to turf. She was 2nd twice on turf last season, both over 1m2f and was 2nd over 1m4f at Thirsk the season before so she clearly can run well on the surface. Interestingly she brings in a similar sort of profile as 2024 winner who was 0-10 on turf before winning this race. The trainer's horses tend to run well here and this could be a good season for Kyle McHugh.